[Press Release] : MEDIA ADVISORY: Operation Clean Street - Friday, June 29 from 9 am to 3:30 PM

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MEDIA ADVISORY

Contact: Columbia Public Works
(573) 874-7251

Operation Clean Street - Friday, June 29 from 9 am to 3:30 PM

COLUMBIA, MO (May 27, 2015) - On Friday, May 29, between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., City of Columbia employees will conduct the first "Operation Clean Street" along Worley and Rogers between West Boulevard and College Avenue.

Operation Clean Street activities will include trash/litter pickup, branch and bush trimming, sidewalk and street cleaning, street sign evaluation and replacement (as needed), street and intersection striping and marking, fire hydrant painting and other activities (as needed).

Over 40 city employees, many normally at office and desk jobs, will join forces with Street Division personnel to perform the work on this roughly 1.5-mile stretch of roadway. The goal is to make the street look fresh and inviting, show that city employees care about the community where they serve and work and encourage residents to take pride in their neighborhoods by working to control litter and reporting issues that need attention.

After the event, staff will determine if this event can be a sustainable program and encourage neighborhood involvement. 

Media are welcome to take photographs, video and conduct interviews during the operation.

Motorists are encouraged to slow down and proceed with caution in the work zone and watch for city employees close to and, at times, in the street. All workers will be in high-visibility vests, and traffic control in some areas will be in effect.

Should the event be cancelled due to weather May 29, the rain date is Friday, June 5, during the same time period.



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